1579
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From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
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From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
AugnounUS /ˈɔːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
Christmas-eve
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From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
EntertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
Fourpencenoun
a former English silver coin worth four pennies
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
gratisadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəs/
costing nothing
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
LodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
PROCTORSnounUS /ˈprɑːktərz/
plural of “proctor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
ROGUESnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
StrictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
TravellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
TravellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
WATTSnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in the ancient little city of Rochester in Kent, of all the good days in the year upon a Christmas-eve, that I stood reading this inscription over the quaint old door in question.
